Composition for treating cloth materials



Patented June 23, 1953 COMPOSITION FOR TREATING CLOTH MATERIALS Mary P. Monroe, Kansas City, M0.

N Drawing. Application July 13, 1951, Serial No. 236,685

1 Claim.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in compositions for treating cloth materials, and relates particularly to a composition for treating cloth materials such as silk, nylon and rayon.

The principal object of the present invention is the provision of a composition for treating cloth materials which will substantially improve the wear characteristics of the material, providing longer life under normal conditions. Particularly in knitted wear such as ladies hosiery and lingerie, the composition will reduce the thread breakage which results in the formation of runners and the substantial ruin of the garments.

Another object is the provision of a composition of the class described which willalso enrich or enliven the colors of materials treated therewith.

These objects are accomplished by the provision of a solution in which the cloth articles to be treated are rinsed, such that when the cloth is allowed to dry the fibers forming the threads have deposited thereon a transparent coating of material which binds the fibers closely together. This strengthens the threads, and reduces the fraying and breakage of threads.

Other objects are the provision of a composition for treating cloth which is simple and economical, efficient and dependable, and which is harmless to the fabric and to human skin.

With these objects in view, as well as other objects which will appear in the course of the specification, the composition is formulated substantially as follows:

1 1b.-Potassium alum, granulated 1 oz.Dextrin white, made from corn oz.Cane sugar, granulated oz.Magnesium carbonate oz.Sodium chloride 7 gaL-Water All of the ingredients except the water are dry, being either powdered or granular in form, and are thoroughly mixed in their dry state. They may then be added to the water, preferably lukewarm, and stirred until dissolved. All of the ingredients are readily soluble in water. The cloth articles to be treated are then thoroughly rinsed in this solution, preferably after being laundered in the customary manner. After rinsing in the solution, excess moisture is squeezed out of the cloth articles, and they are allowed PATENT OFFICE to dry. Immediately after drying, the fabric may exhibit a very slight stiffness to the touch but this disappears immediately when the fabric is flexed 0r rumpled, and thereafter the treated fabric feels the same to the touch as untreated fabric. The treatment is not permanent, but should be repeated each time the fabric is laundered. The solution may be preserved and used repeatedly.

The composition is believed to possess numerous advantages. It coats and binds the fibers forming the fabric threads, strengthening the threads and reducing the internal friction between the fibers and threads which otherwise would result in accelerated wear and early breakage of threads. It is particularly elfective in reducing the occurrence of runners in knitted wear subject to considerable tension, such as ladies hosiery made from silk, nylon, or rayon. The solution is completely non-injurious to fabrics, and is non-poisonous and not irritating to the skin. It is not injurious to the color of dyed fabrics, but on the contrary has the appearance of enriching and enlivening colors. Materials treated with the solution are not sticky, stiff, or otherwise objectionable to the touch, nor do they lose any of their normal resilience.

Although I have described a specific embodiment of my invention, it is apparent that minor changes in the proportions of the ingredients, and other changes, could be made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

What I claim as new and desire to protect by Letters Patent is:

A composition for treating cloth material, consisting of 1 lb. of potassium alum, 1 oz. white dextrin, A2 02. granulated cane sugar, /2 oz. magnesium carbonate, 4 02. sodium chloride, and about 7 gallons of water.

MARY P. MONROE.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 131,563 Rondiez Sept. 24, 1872 1,500,026 Mendelsohn July 1, 1924 1,929,705 Miller Oct. 10, 1933 2,164,495 Brown July 4, 1939 FOREIGN PATENTS Number Country Date 13,357 Great Britain of 1893 

